PJC Business

PJC 107.12

E MPLOYMENT

PJC 107.12 Question and Instruction on Failure to Make Reasonable Workplace Accommodation QUESTION ______ Did Don Davis fail to provide a reasonable workplace accommodation to Paul Payne ? An employer may not refuse or fail to make a reasonable workplace accom modation to a known physical or mental limitation of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. “Disability” means a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity. [Insert applicable definitions such as “mental or physical impairment,” “major life activity,” and “substantially limits a major life activity” from PJC 107.11 and its Comment.] The term “reasonable workplace accommodation” means [ select one or more as applicable ]— 1. modifications or adjustments to a job application process that enables an applicant with a disability to be considered for the position that the applicant desires; or 2. modifications or adjustments to the work environment, or to the manner or circumstances in which the position held or desired is customarily performed, that enables an individual with a disability to perform the essen tial functions of that position; or 3. modifications or adjustments that enable an employee with a dis ability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities. There may be more than one reasonable workplace accommodation. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________

COMMENT When to use. PJC 107.12 is to be used if the discrimination alleged is a claim that the employer refused or failed to make a reasonable workplace accommodation to a

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